Specialist Occupational Therapist - Specialist Children’s Services

NHS Scotland; Renfrew; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland seeks an Occupational Therapist for a fixed-term post to work within CAMHS, focusing on reducing wait times for assessments. The role involves managing a caseload, conducting specialized assessments, and working within a multidisciplinary team to enhance client independence and rehabilitation. Candidates must hold a relevant diploma/degree and HCPC registration.

Qualifications

• Proven specialist skills in occupational therapy within mental health/youth services.
• Relevant training and multidisciplinary team experience required.

Responsibilities

• Work within CAMHS to reduce wait times for assessments.
• Manage a caseload independently.
• Conduct individual and neurodevelopmental assessments.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Assessment Skills

Independence Promotion

Education

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy

Registration with the HCPC

Practice Education Qualification

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million, expanding to 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

This is a fixed-term post of 23 months.

The shift pattern for this position is Monday to Friday.

Occupational Therapy staff in mental health services work in multidisciplinary teams to deliver both specialist and generic services, enabling service users to achieve health, well-being, and optimal functioning. Service users participate in graded treatments to minimize the impact of physical and mental health issues on independence.

Occupational therapy assessments are used within the team and by external agencies to evaluate functional ability and establish support needs to maintain independence in various living environments.

This post focuses on a targeted project aimed at reducing long waiting times in CAMHS, particularly for assessments and short interventions to facilitate timely treatment and discharge. The role requires innovative working methods within a small team dedicated to reducing waiting lists, with a likely emphasis on neurodevelopmental assessments. Job plans will be tailored to this specific waiting list work and managed by the Clinical Coordinator within the CAMHS team.

If you seek a new challenge involving service innovation and development to support timely, evidence-based care, we would like to hear from you.

Your Duties Will Include:

• Working within CAMHS in a multi-agency framework, initially with a specific waiting list team focused on reducing wait times.
• Managing a caseload independently, acting as care manager or key worker as needed.
• Assessing occupational needs of clients using specialist skills to develop and evaluate treatment plans, incorporating risk assessments to promote independence and rehabilitation.
• Conducting individual assessments to determine the need for occupational therapy interventions based on client-centered practice.
• Neurodevelopmental assessments are expected to constitute a significant part of the caseload.

You Should Have:

• A Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration with the HCPC.
• A practice education qualification or the ability to obtain one.
• Up-to-date mandatory and statutory training, such as fire safety and management of aggression.

Proven specialist skills and knowledge in occupational therapy within mental health and/or youth services, gained through relevant training and multidisciplinary team experience.

Informal contact: Lindsay Jack, Service Manager, 07814087078, [e-mail]

Further details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found in the Candidate Information Packs.

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